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University of Saskatchewan duo uses VR to teach Prairie students about ocean sustainability
May 04, 2024
Two graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan created a virtual world to teach people in the Prairies about the oceans. Kristin Moskalyk said the course they created the project in was centred around teaching people about sustainability through different...
B.C. announces centralized booking system for evacuees needing hotel rooms
May 04, 2024
Video: B.C. preparing for a challenging wildfire seasonWATCH: With all signs pointing to a hot, dry season ahead, B.C. forests Minister Bruce Ralston discusses what the province is doing to mitigate and manage the wildfire threat.A pilot project regarding emergency...
St. Albert organization that helps LGBTQ2 community ceases operation
May 04, 2024
An organization in St. Albert, Alta., that provides community supports for LGBTQ2 individuals has announced it has stopped its operations as of Friday. In a statement on social media, Outloud Foundation said it had ceased operations on May 3, and that their...
15-year-old boy dead after ATV collision near New Brunswick highway
May 04, 2024
A 15-year-old boy is dead following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash that occurred in the area of Beresford, N.B., late Friday night. In a release on Saturday, New Brunswick RCMP said police responded at about 10:20 p.m. to a report...
Pro-Palestinian student encampment planned for U of M
May 04, 2024
Students at the University of Manitoba are preparing to join their peers in other parts of the country by setting up an encampment in support of the Palestinian people. Several tent cities have popped up over the last few weeks...
Regina Police Service hosts Indigenous police academy at First Nations University
May 04, 2024
The Regina Police Service (RPS) is hosting an event at the First Nations University of Canada, trying to recruit future Indigenous police officers, security officers, special constables and community safety officers. RPS Const. Stuart Keshane said the program gives aspiring...
Country music star Tenille Townes to open 37th annual Peterborough Musicfest
May 04, 2024
The 37th annual Peterborough Musicfest season will kick off with country music flavour as Tenille Townes will take to the stage in late June. Organizers say Townes, the five-time reigning Canadian County Music Awards’ Female Artist of the Year, will...
Black youth face multiple barriers accessing mental health care, experts say
May 04, 2024
Video: CMAJ publishes first edition of anti-black racism seriesRacism within Canada’s medical system is prominent and experts say it can impact the physical and mental health of patients. In hopes of sparking change and addressing it’s role – Canada’s foremost...
Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women
May 04, 2024
Video: Tsleil-Waututh Nation hold Red Dress Day ceremonyThe Tsleil-Waututh Nation held the annual Red Dress Day outside the North Vancouver RCMP detachment on Friday morning. Members of the First Nation spoke, danced and drummed in red dresses.Models in uniquely designed...
From 5K to a full marathon: The best way to train for a long run
May 04, 2024
Video: The Training Ground: How does an ultra marathoner train for a race?WATCH: How does an ultra marathoner train for a race?Whether you’re lacing up your running shoes for the first time or a seasoned runner looking to up your...